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Leviste's solar ventures privately funded, says Legarda's spokesperson
A representative of Senator Loren Legarda has clarified that renewable energy projects linked to Batangas First District Representative Leandro Leviste were financed through private channels. The statement addresses concerns about troubled solar initiatives under scrutiny.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Atty. Antonio La Viña, spokesperson for Senator Loren Legarda, has asserted that solar energy projects developed under Batangas First District Representative Leandro Leviste's company were privately funded operations.
The clarification comes amid ongoing scrutiny of several failed renewable energy initiatives associated with Leviste. La Viña maintained that the troubled projects did not constitute plunder or graft, emphasizing that no government resources were involved in their financing or implementation.
The statement represents an attempt to distinguish the private business ventures from potential misuse of public funds, a critical distinction in Philippine corruption investigations. Legarda's office has positioned the projects as independent commercial undertakings rather than matters involving state resources or public accountability.
The renewable energy sector in the Philippines has become increasingly scrutinized as the government pursues its clean energy transition goals. Questions surrounding project management and funding sources have prompted greater oversight of initiatives in this rapidly expanding field.